Abstract: On a work vehicle having a support, an implement carrying swing frame connected to the support by a first pivot pin apparatus, and an elevatable boom connected to the swing frame by a second pivot pin apparatus, a controllable locking apparatus having a boom lock for locking the boom in a substantially vertical position and maintaining the boom against movement, a swing lock for locking the swing frame against side to side movement, and an obstruction for preventing the swing frame from being locked against side to side movement unless the boom is locked against movement, is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle boom lock is disclosed for holding a boom assembly in a retracted transport position on an implement carrying swing frame. The boom lock includes a slotted coupling joint on the swing frame, and a deflectable cable assembly which extends cantileverably from the boom assembly for automatically interlockingly engaging the slotted coupling joint in response to pivotal movement of the boom assembly to the retracted position. A release mechanism can be manually manipulated from an operator station to conveniently disengage the cable assembly from the slotted coupling joint.